Respiratory Conditions
Other acute sinusitis
Moderate
ICD-10: J01 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: साइनस का संक्रमण · தமிழ்: சைனஸ் தொற்று · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸೈನಸ್ ಸೋಂಕು · తెలుగు: సైనస్ ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · বাংলা: সাইনাসের সংক্রমণ · मराठी: सायनसचा संसर्ग · ગુજરાતી: સાઇનસ ચેપ
About this condition
Acute sinusitis is an infection or inflammation of the air-filled spaces around your nose, cheeks, and forehead. It causes facial pressure, thick nasal discharge, and pain that can make daily activities uncomfortable. Most cases improve with home care and medications within 2-3 weeks, though some may require antibiotics if bacterial infection is suspected.
Common symptoms
facial pain
nasal congestion
thick nasal discharge
headache
fever
pressure around eyes
reduced sense of smell
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 10 days or are severe
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | साइनस का संक्रमण · नाक की सूजन · चेहरे में दर्द · नाक बंद |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | சைனஸ் தொற்று · மூக்கு அடைப்பு · முகவலி · தலைவலி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸೈನಸ್ ಸೋಂಕು · ಮೂಗು ಮುಚ್ಚುವುದು · ಮುಖದ ನೋವು · ತಲೆನೋವು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | సైనస్ ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · ముక్కు మూసుకోవడం · ముఖం నొప్పి · తల నొప్పి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | সাইনাসের সংক্রমণ · নাক বন্ধ · মুখে ব্যথা · মাথা ব্যথা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | सायनसचा संसर्ग · नाक बंद · चेहऱ्यात वेदना · डोकेदुखी |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સાઇનસ ચેપ · નાક બંધ · ચહેરામાં દુખાવો · માથાનો દુખાવો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other acute sinusitis?
facial pain, nasal congestion, thick nasal discharge, headache, fever, pressure around eyes.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 10 days or are severe
Is Other acute sinusitis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other acute sinusitis?
Severity is classified as Moderate. if symptoms persist beyond 10 days or are severe.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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